Friday 20 September 2013

MANAGER, SEAFARERS AFFAIRS, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (Head Office) - 1 Post

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The Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA) is a Government
Regulatory Authority established by the SUMATRA Act, CAP 413. SUMATRA’s role is to
regulate, promote and facilitate availability of efficient, safe, quality and reliable
transport services in the Surface and Marine Transport sub-sectors through competitive
and fair trade practices.
SUMATRA is an equal opportunity employer and it intends to recruit qualified,
competent, dynamic and self-motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacant
Management employees’ positions during the financial year 2013/2014:
2.0 MANAGER, SEAFARERS AFFAIRS, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (Head Office) - 1 Post -
REF No. 302
Manager, Seafarers Affairs, Training & Certification reports to the Director of
Maritime Safety & Security.

2.1 Duties and Responsibilities
i) To assist and advise the Director of Maritime Safety & Security on issues related to
Seafarers Affairs, Training & Certification;
ii) To grant accreditation to training institutions and programs;
iii) To approve of training equipment including simulators;
iv) To assess candidates qualifications and verify their eligibility for award of
certificates;
v) To conduct oral examinations, award certificates, and keep record of seafarers
certificates issued;
vi) To manage medical examinations for seafarers;
vii) To arrange for acquisition of documents and issue Seamen Identity Documents
(certificates, seamen discharge books, forms, etc);
viii) To manage the engagement and welfare of seafarers;
ix) To approve crewing agents and monitoring;
x) To Manage the Quality of the Maritime Education and Training system;
xi) To coordinate the IMO member State audit scheme activities;
xii) To manage the individual set objectives/targets and performance standards
process as part of the individual performance agreement in consultation with the
immediate superior;
xiii) To manage the open performance review and appraisal process of subordinates
and provide feedback as appropriate; and
xiv) To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

2.2 Minimum qualifications and Requirements:
University Postgraduate degree in Nautical Science, Maritime safety, Maritime
Education and Training, Marine Engineering, or Master or Chief Engineer or its
equivalent;
Bachelor Degree Nautical Science, Maritime safety, Maritime Education and
Training, Marine Engineering, or Master or Chief Engineer or its equivalent; and
At least ten (10) years of working experience, three (3) years of which must be at
senior managerial position in a reputable institution (preferably Maritime/shipping
services institution).

3.0 Candidates’ Attributes for the Above Vacant Positions to be filled:
All Candidates must:
_ Demonstrate highest degree of integrity and professionalism;
_ Possess good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;
_ Demonstrate competence in budgeting, setting performance indicators,
monitoring and performance appraisals;
_ Be self driven and capable of working with minimal supervision;
_ Be capable of delivering excellent results while working under pressure
with tight schedules and deadlines;
_ Possess basic knowledge in Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) application, such as; Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Access, Outlook etc.

4.0 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Successful candidates will be employed on 5-Years Contract including six months
of probation. The contracts are renewable, subject to the employee’s
satisfactory performance.

5.0 REMUNERATION:
Attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates.

6.0 MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications should be on applicants’ handwriting indicating the Reference
Number (Ref. No.) of the application, accompanied with detailed Curriculum
Vitae (CV), copies of relevant Certificates, Transcripts, testimonials and names,
positions and detailed contacts of three (3) reliable referees.
Application letter and the envelope should have the Ref. No. of the post applied.
Application without Ref. No. will not be considered.
Applications with statement/Provisional results or Statements of Results from
NECTA where Certificates have already been issued will not be considered, thus,
need not to apply.
7.0 DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATION:
Application should be submitted/posted in envelope to the address below not
later than Wednesday, 9th October, 2013 at 1700 Hrs. Any application received
after the due date will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
SUMATRA HEAD OFFICE,
MAWASILIANO HOUSE,
A. H. MWINYI RD/NKOMO ST.
P. O. BOX 3093,
DAR ES SALAAM.
This advertisement is also available online at: www.sumatra.or.tz

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